FNS aims to become one of the top three maritime services companies in the region by the end of 2018.
Based at the Port of Fujairah and taking advantage of the port’s strategically important location near the Strait of Hormuz, FNS is targeting greater market share in the region by becoming the first ‘one-stop-shop’ maritime services company and further adding to its portfolio of services.
The company has also brought in a new management team, invested in physical assets within the port, and launched a new technology platform.
Established in 1982, FNS is part of the extensive Fujairah National Group. The Port of Fujairah is the only multi-purpose port on the UAE’s eastern seaboard and has unique access to international east – west shipping routes.
Previously known as Fujairah National Shipping Agency, FNS, which also has offices in Dubai, has been relaunched under the leadership of its CEO, Sanjeev Sarin.
Prior to joining FNS, Sarin was involved in a number of senior strategic roles, covering ship agency, shipmanagement, clearing and forwarding, logistics and distribution, technical and crew management and commercial chartering.
With major new capital to be invested over a 12-month period, FNS’ services now include agency, husbandry, shipmanagement, repairs, maintenance, clearing, forwarding, offshore support, crew management, warehousing, and distribution.
Based on new data analytic capabilities, the company is also launching technology platforms, which will help clients to optimise voyage management and supply chain efficiency.
FNS also offers bunkering, oil storage and shiprepair. A new FNS marine workshop will open in the Port in the first quarter of next year, while wholly-owned subsidiary, Amwaj Ship Management, is expanding to deliver services to increasingly diverse fleets, including offshore support vessels.
Sheikh Sultan bin Saleh Al Sharqi, FNG vice chairman, said: “Fujairah National Shipping is perfectly positioned to capitalise on the growing market opportunity at the Port of Fujairah and throughout the Gulf Region. The company’s strong core offering plays a central role in meeting the exacting demands of its shipowner and operator clients”.
Sarin added: “In 1982, FNS became one of the first agencies to open its doors in Fujairah and the company has always been one step ahead of clients’ needs. By continually embracing change in the maritime sector during that time, including the deployment of new technology, we have been able to offer unrivalled service and value.
“Now, through further expanding our footprint in the region, including exploring new operating locations and bringing in talented people, we are confident of becoming one of the top three maritime services companies in the region. The company’s many developments, including employing innovative data analytics, will enable us to maintain a leadership position,” he claimed.
***A feature on FNS will appear in the October issue of Tanker Operator Magazine.